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  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    -of-the-art remote start and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. For more information please visit the below website: http://www.viper.com - For general and additional guide information. For any
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 2
    sections of this manual prior to operating Responder LC system comes with a warranty. Please make sure you receive the warranty registration card and proof of purchase from your dealer indicating the product was installed many features. Replacement remote controls If additional remote controls are
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    16 Temp Request 16 Advanced commands: (Level 2 17 Remote Valet 17 AUX 2 17 Timer Start 17 Runtime Remaining 18 Advanced commands: (Level 3 19 Smart Start 19 AUX 3 19 Advanced commands: (Level 4 20 AUX 4 20 Defogger 20 Responder LC configuration 21 Navigating menus and options 21 Button
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    Remote Start Safe-lock 30 Disabling Remote Start 30 Advanced Start 30 Temperature Reporting 31 Remote Start Time-out Alert 32 Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode 32 Turbo Timer Mode 33 Remote Start Error 34 Remote and System Operations 35 Passive Locking 35 Auto Re-Locking 35 Valet Mode
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    Warning! Safety First 52 Installation 52 Remote Start Capable 52 Manual Transmission Vehicles 52 Interference 54 Upgrades and Batteries 54 Water/Heat Resistance 54 Limited lifetime consumer warranty 55
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 6
    Getting Started Your Responder LC remote is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that can only be serviced by an authorized the remote control (see diagram under Responder LC 2-way). The text field will display charge to indicate the remote control is charging (The remote remains operational
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    this style denotes the text which appears in the text field portion of the Display during operations described in the manual. • Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and can be located through the table of contents. • An asterisk (*) when used after a word or phrase denotes that
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 8
    Responder LC 2-Way Internal Antenna Display Command Buttons Function Button Mini-USB Port ncatuioxnilBiautrtyonchannel andFCC ID:EZSDEI7 remote start commCoamnmdasnd Buttons Used to access function levels foMr icnio-UmSBmPaonrtds, configura- tion menus for programming, Car Selection, and to
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 9
    LED, as a visual indicator of the system's status. • The Control button, for placing the system into Valet Mode* and to perform the Emergency Override** operation. * See Remote and System Operations section for details. ** See System Features for details. © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights
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    System Status Unlocked: The system is Unlocked in Valet. Remote Start Remote start is active, the engine is running. Timer mode is On; Remote Start is On. Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Timer mode is enabled: Remote Start is Off 8 © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 11
    . Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Smart Start is On; Remote Start is Off. Manual Transmission Start mode is enabled, the engine can be started ALL  Displays ALL theAvLLehicle interior temperature On during Remote Start after performing the Defogger On command On during Trunk
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    the Garage Closed** message has been received. ALL  * This icon not ApLLresent until the Car 2 is turned on in the Setup Remote configuration menu. ** This icon not present until the remote is paired with an optional garage door opener. 10 © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 13
    . Basic commands control the most often used and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized features and 1 text is still on to perform the Silent Lock command. 3. The Responder LC remote will display silent locKed in the text field anAUXd update the status screen icons
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    3 UnLock/Unlock Silent UnLock Remote Valet Car Finder A U X x 4 LEVEL 4 Remote Start A U X A U X A U X A A U U XX Aux/Trunk Runtime Reset AUX 1 Timer Start Smart Start Defogger AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Advance Level Change Car (3s), Enter programming (8s) Temperature Check Runtime Remaining
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 15
    doors lock and the valet text and tone play. Exit Valet mode to Lock the system normally. If the door was open when locking, you are notified of an active zone immediately after locking the system. The horn in the vehicle "honks" again. The 2-way remote control sounds a short "error" tone, and the
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 16
    programmed. If Remote Start fails to activate, remote start error text and a fault tone play while the parking lights flash to identify the reason. *See Remote Start Error (under Remote Start Features) for details. For Manual transmission vehicles see Manual Transmission Start in the Remote Start
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    lock (if connected), and the6:p3a0rking lights flash once. The AUX silent locked text plays to confirm and the System Status icons upAUX date. Valet mode* message may be received. Silent UnLock Press and release AUX The doors unlock (if connectedA)U,X and the parking lights flash twice. The silent
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    release AUX If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The runtime text and tones play to confirm. The text field will update if set to display runtime. Note Remote Start must be On to use this feature. Temp
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 19
    and release the button 2 times. Remote Valet level 1 level 2 le Commands Press and release AUX 6:30 Enters (or if On, exits) Valet ModAUeX . The valet text and beeps (1 for On, 2 for Off) play to confirm and the System Status icons update. See Valet Mode for more details AUX 2 Press and
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    Runtime Remaining AUX Press and hold the button Requests the remaining Remote start runtime and temporarily displays it in the text field. Note Remote Start must be On to use this feature. * See Remote Start Features for more details. 18 © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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    Car Finder is in progress. Commands Smart Start* AUX Press and release AUX Activates (or if On, deactivates) Smart Start. The parking lights flash quickly five times for On and slowly five times for Off. The smart start on or smart start off text and beeps play to confirm and the Remote start
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    . For convenience, the Defogger circuit will also automatically activate 10 seconds after remote starting if the temperature is below 55°F. Note Remote Start must be active to use this feature. * This feature must be installed and turned on by an authorized Directed dealer. 20 © 2009 Directed
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 23
    configuration Operations of the Responder LC and how it communicates messages are set in the configuration Main Menu. Navigating menus and options Navigating menus and features, changing options, and exiting are performed using the remote control buttons. The following instructions discuss how to
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 24
    pressed when locked a fault tone plays as an alert followed by unlock instructions in the text field. AUX To unlock the buttons, press the by an authorized Directed Dealer. Page Mode Options: power save , off , on Paging is how the Responder LC remote monitors your system's messages. power
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    wake up to receive remote start or factory alarm trigger pages. Note: When off , responses are still received when a command is performed but alarm trigger pages will not be received. Page Alert Options: tone vibe , tone , vibe , screen only There are several ways for the Responder LC to alert you
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    runtime is about to expire. When set to on , an alert is generated when the Remote Start Time-out message is received. When off , no alert output is emitted for the message. Car 2 Options: off , on , home This remote can control two systems independently. When set to off , the Car2 select option is
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 27
    Keyless Entry to which the remote has been paired, and adjusts the text and main menu accordingly. This has been pre-set by the factory for your system. Clock Set Options: hour , min Review Displays firmware version Exit Exits and returns to the main menu Configurations © 2009 Directed Electronics
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 28
    Remote Remote pairing is a process where the Responder LC remote, and the in-vehicle system learn the other's encrypted identification, securing communication between the two from intruders. Note: Remotes are pre-programmed from the factory. Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new remote
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 29
    plays a pre-selected group of animations as a demonstration tool to show friends or family. Running Demo mode shortens the battery life over time if used excessively: • single silent : The remote will display a selection of icons on the status screen without beeps and tones then stop • single sound
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 30
    press). 3. After a few seconds the Failsafe Starter Kill is bypassed and you may start your vehicle with a key. Note As a precaution, if programmed for Passive Locking or Auto Re-locking the system should be placed into Valet Mode until a remote is available . 28 © 2009 Directed Electronics. All
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    it from the ignition, the engine continues running for the programmed runtime. 4. Exit the vehicle and Lock the system. Feature Details Note For Pit Stop on manual transmission vehicles follow the directions in the Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) section. Key Takeover When you are ready to
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    given time. • For manual transmission vehicles MTS mode must be enabled before Timer Mode or Smart Start can be activated. Timer Mode operation Activation begins a countdown timer as set by the installer (default 3 hours). When the timer expires the engine starts and the remote start on message is
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 33
    off, the remote start off message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts. This will repeat as many times as set by the installer (default 6 starts). Timer Start is exited after the final start. Smart Start operation Smart Start uses the settings for Timer Mode in addition to
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    . Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) When installed into a manual transmission vehicle, the system requires that the MTS mode is properly set when parking. If MTS mode is not properly set or is defeated after being properly set the system will not start the engine and the remote start error text
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    brake. 2. Within 20 seconds, press the optional dash mounted activation button or perform the Timer Mode command. 3. The parking lights turn on and the remote start activates the igni- tion outputs. The remote start on text and beeps play to confirm. 4. Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 36
    Remote Start Error For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. Refer to performing Remote Start command - MTS not enabled Solution Release foot brake Close hood Enable MTS mode After performing Timer Mode or Check all Solutions Smart Start command
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    -Locking* Auto re-Lock ensures the vehicle stays protected if it is not entered after Unlocking by remote control. After Unlocking by remote, the system automatically re-Locks itself (and locks the doors if programmed on) in 30 seconds. Open any point of entry to stop the Lock until the next Unlock
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 38
    Valet Mode Valet mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet command or manually using the vehicle key and the control button. When entered, the optional Failsafe Starter Kill is defeated while the convenience features still operate normally. Lock and Unlock commands still lock and
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 39
    depending upon the command used: Command Runtime Reset Defroster Cause Remote Start is Off Remote Start is Off. Not configured for this. Reason/Solution Only available when Remote Start is On Only available when Remote Start is On. Only available when configured for Defroster control. Feature
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  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 41
    LEVEL 1 Silent Lock x 2 LEVEL 2 LED x 3 LEVEL 3 x 4 LEVEL 4 Silent Unlock Runtime Remote Valet Command Buttons Timer Start Car Finder 1-800-274-0200 RPN 7152X IC: 1513A-7152 FCC ID:EZSDEI7152 BATTERY: CR2032 Smart Start Defogger Reset AUX 1 Function Button AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 A U X Used to
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 42
    and Advanced command sections. Accessing Commands Similar to the Responder LC remote, Basic commands are performed when a command button isAUXpressed press and release while the LED and beeps continue to perform Car Select. Once the car is selected a com- mand can be performed by pressing one
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    to turn on/off. • Car 2 feature: Press AUX to AUX turn onAU/X off. Remote LeaAUXrning AUX AUX Press the button,3 LAEUXD flashes and beeps indicates the remote is ready to program to the system. Per the instruction in Remote Pair under the Main Menu section of this guide, following step 4 of
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 44
    cover indicates the direction), remove the cover from the remote control housing. + 2. Gently pry up on the battery to re- move it from the holder. Insert a new battery into the holder and under the clip with the positive (+) side up. Replace the battery cover. The re- mo1 teSicdoenViterowl is
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 45
    two vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LC and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver. See Owner Recognition for
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 46
    the convenience features found in today's vehicles. Once a command is performed to activate a convenience feature the Responder LC displays text that matches the feature. The system installer can clarify if any of the below listed features are compatible with your vehicle. • Trunk release • Widows
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    battery's life and usage in providing your Responder LC remote control with many years of trouble free operation. The battery information for the 1way companion remote control can be found in the 1-way Companion Remote Control section of this manual. Battery Warnings! NEVER connect the supplied AC
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    one additional horn honk as an alert. If confirmation honks are programmed off, the system will still emit one honk as an alert when Unlocking. After performing a command, LOWBAT and several beeps play on the Responder LC remote to indicate the battery needs to be charged. Important To preserve
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 49
    with your municipal requirements for battery disposal or return to Directed Electronics at: One Viper way, Vista, CA 92081 (Shipping and/or handling costs are the sole responsibility of the owner/sender and will not be covered by Directed Electronics). Battery © 2009 Directed Electronics. All
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    controls all of the system's functions. Responder LC (2-way Remote Control) A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of used to override (Unlocking) the alarm when a remote is not available or to enter or exit Valet Mode. 48 © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights
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  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 52
    installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual / TV technician for help. Remote Controls To satisfy FCC RF and its operating configurations do not support normal transmissions while it is carried
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 53
    on a no-interference, no-protection basis; in other words, this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by IC. In addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interference that may be received, even if this interference could
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 54
    partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be disabled using the installed menu wheel. It is the user's sole car in neutral. You must read this Owner's Guide to familiarize yourself with the proper procedures regarding manual transmission remote starters
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 55
    to fix the problem. After the remote start module has been installed, contact your authorized dealer to have him or her test the remote start module by performing the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 56
    ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED Directed DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 57
    . ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed's election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the "unit"), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 58
    PURCHASE PRICE OF LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE GOD, NEGLECT, IMPROPER SERVICE, OR OTHER CAUSES NOT sales receipt, showing the following: o Date of purchase o Your full name and address o Authorized dealer's company name and address o Type of alarm installed o Year, make, model
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 59
  • Viper 5501 | Owner Manual - Page 60
    purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world. Call (800) 274-0200
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start
and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using
your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many
features. For more information please visit the below website:
http://www.viper.com – For general and additional guide infor-
mation.
For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed
dealer or contact Directed at
1-800-753-0600
.
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of keyless entry with remote start.
Your system contains everything you need.
Responder LC remote control with SST technology for superior
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range and reliability
1-way Companion remote control
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AC adapter for charging your remote control
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Owner’s guide
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Quick reference card
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Warranty card
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Warranty
Card
Owner’s
Guide
Quick
Reference Card